Overview
The 2014 Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV fares well in the midsize SUV segment. Adding $18,085 to the price of the standard V6 gasoline variant, the Toyota Highlander hybrid carries a base price of $47,300 and is offered in 2 trims, reaching a price of $49,790 for its top trim. The engine on service here is a familiar 3.5L V6 supported by a 288-volt electric system. Mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission, it makes 280 horsepower and 215 lb-ft of torque. The combined fuel economy improves from 23 MPG on the standard gasoline variant to 28 MPG, making the increase in sticker price worth it. The performance of the Highlander hybrid remains at par with the gasoline variant, with the car accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds. Toyota offers the same 9 colors for the Highlander hybrid. The Highlander hybrid competes directly with the Infiniti QX60 Hybrid and indirectly with the Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid and the Lexus RX 450h Hybrid.
